There are different opinions in regards to the current diapering system for our babies. Some people feel very strongly about using cloth diapers, whereas others don’t. In this review, let us look at the Pros and Cons of cloth diapers.
Here are the Pros of using cloth diapers:
- Modern cloth diapering gives you many options. While the traditional pins and rubber pants are still available, newer innovations include hourglass shaped prefold cloth diapers with velcro or snap fasteners, and flushable liners which eliminate the need for scrubbing! Diapers are placed in bucket with soaking detergent which eliminates odor at the same time.
- Most cloth diapers are made of 100% cotton. If laundered correctly, cloth diapers are soft and snuggly. Natural cotton diapers allow air circulation to the bottom eliminating unnecessary heat. Modern contoured form-fitting cloth diapers have soft elasticized legs and waist for comfort.
- Four to six dozen cloth diapers will easily meet your baby’s diapering needs. Add to this laundering supplies and utility costs; the cloth diapering option will cost you between $200 to $450. Subsequent children can use the same diapers — making the overall cost even less per child.
Here are the Cons of why you might not want consider using cloth diapers:
- Ordinary old-fashioned cloth diapers require repeated folding, keeping track of pins, and the use of a cover of some sort. Velcro fastening diapers can cause painful raw spots on baby’s tummy and snap fasteners can allow leakage if they are not fastened securely enough. Diapers must be washed correctly and specific detergent used to eliminate bacteria. Sometimes cloth diapers may not be sufficient enough, causing leakage.
- Cloth diapers may be prone to leakage if they are not secured adequately, and traditional folded diapers with pins require an additional cover to keep outer clothing clean and dry. Some cloth diapers can be bulky, making it difficult for babies just learning to walk, exacerbating the characteristic “waddle” of the new walker.
- Bacterial diaper rash is most commonly caused by extended exposure to urine or fecal matter. Cloth diapers require frequent changing, eliminating prolonged contact of the wet or soiled diaper with baby’s skin. Home laundered cloth diapers may contain residual detergent and bleaches following the laundry process, causing diaper rash or skin irritation.
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